We engineer and manufacture products for multiple industry sectors in countries all over the world. We are looking for a real mix between an accurate Accountant and a Commercial Finance expert. We need a progressive and commercial Finance Controller with experience in a manufacturing environment to take on a Leadership role in our UK office.

BASIC SALARY: £75,000-£85,000

BENEFITS:
· Bonus
· Car Allowance
· Medical Insurance
· Pension
· 25 days holiday + bank holidays

LOCATION: North East (Hybrid option of 1/2 days a week from home once established)

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Darlington, Middlesborough, Northallerton, Durham, Catterick, Hartlepool, Thirsk, Redcar, Whitby

JOB SPECIFICATION: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant - Manufacturing / Engineering

As our Financial Controller you'll love the challenge of working in an international business, you're the person who provides clarity and asks the tough questions, balancing the needs of the UK business and connecting the commercial and operational functions. The Financial Controller will provide sound financial reporting, critical information and crucially play an important role in key decision making.

You will assume responsibility for all financial accounting, financial processes, and controls across UK. You will be responsible for maintaining adequate records and accounts. you will also,
· Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
· Oversee compliance, AP & AR functions.
· Monitor & report on budget variances and financial performance.
· Identify any potential cost saving opportunities & market trends.
· Oversee spend and challenge the value related to all costs.
· Co-ordinate with external auditors.

REQUIREMENTS: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Senior Management Accountant - Manufacturing / Engineering

Ultimately, you already demonstrate a proven track record in a Finance position for a manufacturing environment managing a small team ideally for a UK based business with group interests (circa £20m-£50m turnover).

You will also have:
· A recognised financial qualification, ideally CIMA or ACCA, although we will happily talk to people who are QBE.
· Experience of different financial systems ideally in manufacturing environments.
· An understanding of business through financial results to provide analysis to Management and Operations to demonstrate issues and opportunities faced by the business.
· The ability to manage workload and work independently to meet wider team/group deadlines and requirements.
· The confidence and accuracy to review and reconcile work of other team members and provide training where required.

WHY CONSIDER US?:

This is a key role for our business, and as a result we will:
· Value your opinion and give you the autonomy to maximise the role.
· Offer you a place in the Senior Management Team and a direct reporting line to the European Finance Director.
· Expose you to the wider business and encourage you to influence the senior team.

It is likely you will have previously shown strong analytical and communicational skills, managed a Finance Team including European and International elements, and worked with a variety of key stakeholders. It is also likely that you would have undertaken one of the following roles: Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant, Director of Finance, Finance and Commercial Manager, Group Finance Manager, Group Financial Controller.

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: LO18214, Wallace Hind Selection